2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V12 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 27 L |